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Is It Normal To Have A Pressure On The Pubic Bone During 36 Weeks Pregnancy?

HI...i'm almost 36 weeks pregnant and now I'm pretty uncomfortable...I have BH contractions some with cramping and lower back pain but they're not regular yet, also my lower belly gets numb every now and then and I feel pressure when I walk on my pubic bone is this normal?
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Hello
Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Pressure on the pubic bone is very common during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester and as term draws near.
This is because of the weight of the gravid uterus.
Also your posture changes, and lumbar lordosis occurs, further putting pressure on the pubic bone.
Get yourself checked though for calcium and vitamin D levels.
I hope you are taking both those supplements.
Also, vitamin B 12 deficiency can lead to severe pubic bone pain.
Try and improve your posture and fitness.
If no complications have been detected so far, then take a walk daily for 30 minutes.
Avoid high heels.
DO not bend / stretch / lift heavy weights.
Use a good pillow / bolster for support.
You can prop yourself up during sleep
Never get up straightaway with a jerk from bed, always turn to the side, and gradually take your time to straighten your spine and get up.
Engage in good antenatal exercise programme.
Mild massage over the pubic bone with Volini gel will help
Take care.
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Is It Normal To Have A Pressure On The Pubic Bone During 36 Weeks Pregnancy?

Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Pressure on the pubic bone is very common during pregnancy, particularly during the third trimester and as term draws near. This is because of the weight of the gravid uterus. Also your posture changes, and lumbar lordosis occurs, further putting pressure on the pubic bone. Get yourself checked though for calcium and vitamin D levels. I hope you are taking both those supplements. Also, vitamin B 12 deficiency can lead to severe pubic bone pain. Try and improve your posture and fitness. If no complications have been detected so far, then take a walk daily for 30 minutes. Avoid high heels. DO not bend / stretch / lift heavy weights. Use a good pillow / bolster for support. You can prop yourself up during sleep Never get up straightaway with a jerk from bed, always turn to the side, and gradually take your time to straighten your spine and get up. Engage in good antenatal exercise programme. Mild massage over the pubic bone with Volini gel will help Take care.